Recessed wall mounting apparatus and method

ABSTRACT

A recessed wall mounting apparatus and method are presented. The invention includes a housing unit coupled with a mounting ring. The housing unit has a base wall with a front side having an outwardly extending perimeter wall from each side of the base wall to form a recessed compartment. The perimeter wall terminates in an outer edge that is configured to be flush with a drywall of an architectural structure. The base wall has an access hole configured substantially in alignment with an accessory window in the mounting ring. The mounting ring is configured for removably mounting an accessory device, e.g. light switch, to the accessory window. One or more removable and adjustable wall brackets are coupled to one or more sides of the housing unit for securing the housing unit to the wall of the architectural structure.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention

Embodiments of the invention relates to the field of architecturalfixtures. More specifically, the invention relates to recessed wallmounting fixtures.

Description of the Related Art

There are currently no known systems that provide recessed wall mountingthat is flush with and blends with the drywall of an architecturalstructure. Current wall mounting systems are either not recessed or arenot flush mounted with the drywall of an architectural structure, e.g.home, office, etc. Recessed mounting systems in the marketplace usuallyoverhang the wall. That is, there is usually a flap or flange on theoutside of the wall or ceiling.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

One or more embodiments of the invention are directed a recessed wallmounting apparatus and method. The invention is a fixture for recessmounting of an assorted variety of devices, e.g. architectural fixtures,so that they are more concealed and less obtrusive. The fixture may becoupleable to a wall of an architectural structure, e.g. drywall, andcomprises an overmold material that blends with the drywall.

One or more embodiments comprises a mounting ring embedded into ahousing unit. The ring is generally a flat plate with an accessorywindow configured for removably mounting an accessory device.

The accessory devices may be standard devices that mount in standard boxsizes with different shapes of mounting rings, e.g. round andrectangular. In one or more embodiments, the accessory device includeselectrical outlets, switches (e.g. light), phone jacks, network jacks,TV outlets, HVAC grills, sensors (e.g. motion and occupancy),sprinklers, smoke detectors, speakers, keypads, lights, and thermostats.

In one or more embodiments, the housing unit is fixedly coupled to themounting ring. For example, the housing unit may be an overmold on themounting ring. The overmold could be Gypsum or other plaster materials,e.g. plastic, ceramic. The mounting ring may be coupled by other meansto the housing unit. For instance, the mounting ring may be bolted ontothe backside of the housing unit. The housing unit may be available indifferent sizes, widths and depths and in different shapes. For example,round, square, rectangular, and other shapes are contemplated and wouldpreferably depend on the device accessory to be mounted therein.

The housing unit comprises a base wall with a front side comprising anoutwardly extending perimeter wall from each side of the base wall toform a recessed compartment, and terminating in an outer edge that isconfigured to be flush with a wall of an architectural structure. In oneor more embodiments, the base wall has an access hole configured to besubstantially in alignment with the accessory window of the mountingring.

In one or more embodiments, the housing unit comprises one or morethreaded inserts, e.g. insert nuts, secured in the perimeter wall of thehousing unit for coupling the one or more wall brackets. The threadedinserts are for coupling one end of one or more adjustable wall bracketsto the housing unit using bolts, for example. In one or moreembodiments, an adjustable wall bracket is coupled to each one of two ormore opposing sides of the housing unit. In one or more embodiments, thewall bracket is L-shaped. The position of the wall bracket is preferablyadjustable in an axis perpendicular to the wall of the architecturalstructure.

The second end of the one or more adjustable wall brackets may becoupled to wall studs or to structural members attached to wall studs.

In one or more embodiments, the housing unit further comprises one ormore threaded inserts secured in the backside of the base wall of thehousing unit for externally coupling an electrical back box to thebackside of the housing unit. The electrical back box may be coupled tothe backside of the ring and housing unit for high voltage devices suchas power outlets and switches. The one or more threaded inserts in thebackside of the base wall may be fixedly coupled to the mounting ringand/or embedded in the housing unit.

In one or more embodiments, the mounting ring without an electrical backbox may be used for connecting or mounting low voltage devices to thefixture.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The above and other aspects, features and advantages of the inventionwill be more apparent from the following more particular descriptionthereof, presented in conjunction with the following drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of the recessed mounting fixture withoptional electrical back box in accordance with one or more embodimentsof the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the recessed mounting fixture with optionalelectrical back box in accordance with one or more embodiments of thepresent invention.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the recessed wall mounting fixture withoptional electrical back box in accordance with one or more embodimentsof the present invention.

FIG. 4A is front perspective view of a mounting ring for the recessedwall mounting fixture in accordance with one or more embodiments of thepresent invention.

FIG. 4B is rear perspective view of the mounting ring of FIG. 4A.

FIG. 5 is front perspective view of a housing unit without an embeddedmounting ring for the recessed wall mounting fixture in accordance withone or more embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is rear perspective view of a housing unit with an embeddedmounting ring for the recessed wall mounting fixture in accordance withone or more embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is front perspective view of a housing unit of FIG. 6 withpartial showing of the overmold.

FIG. 8 is an exploded view showing the recessed wall mounting fixtureand the components of a variable light switch in accordance with one ormore embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is an assembled view of the recessed wall mounting fixture andthe variable light switch of FIG. 8.

FIG. 10 is a partially exploded front view of another configuration ofthe recessed wall mounting fixture with a back box in accordance withone or more embodiments of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a partially exploded rear view of the configuration of FIG.10 of the recessed wall mounting fixture.

FIG. 12 is a rear perspective view of the configuration of FIG. 10 ofthe recessed wall mounting fixture with the right wall bracket and topbox bracket exploded out in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 13A is a front view of the configuration of FIG. 10 of the recessedwall mounting fixture with a back box in accordance with the presentinvention.

FIG. 13B is a side view of the configuration of FIG. 10 of the recessedwall mounting fixture with a back box in accordance with the presentinvention.

FIG. 13C is a rear view of the configuration of FIG. 10 of the recessedwall mounting fixture with a back box in accordance with the presentinvention.

FIG. 14A is a partially exploded rear perspective view of theconfiguration of FIG. 10 showing coupling of the recessed wall mountingfixture and the components of a light switch to an architecturalstructure.

FIG. 14B is a partially exploded front perspective view of theillustration of FIG. 14A.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention comprising recessed wall mounting apparatus andmethod will now be described. In the following exemplary descriptionnumerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a morethorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. It will beapparent, however, to an artisan of ordinary skill that the presentinvention may be practiced without incorporating all aspects of thespecific details described herein. Furthermore, although steps orprocesses are set forth in an exemplary order to provide anunderstanding of one or more systems and methods, the exemplary order isnot meant to be limiting. One of ordinary skill in the art wouldrecognize that the steps or processes may be performed in a differentorder, and that one or more steps or processes may be performedsimultaneously or in multiple process flows without departing from thespirit or the scope of the invention. In other instances, specificfeatures, quantities, or measurements well known to those of ordinaryskill in the art have not been described in detail so as not to obscurethe invention. It should be noted that although examples of theinvention are set forth herein, the claims, and the full scope of anyequivalents, are what define the metes and bounds of the invention.

For a better understanding of the disclosed embodiment, its operatingadvantages, and the specified object attained by its uses, referenceshould be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter inwhich there are illustrated exemplary disclosed embodiments. Thedisclosed embodiments are not intended to be limited to the specificforms set forth herein. It is understood that various omissions andsubstitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances maysuggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover theapplication or implementation.

The term “first”, “second” and the like, herein do not denote any order,quantity or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one elementfrom another, and the terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote alimitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least oneof the referenced item.

One or more embodiments of the present invention will now be describedwith references to FIGS. 1-14.

In one or more embodiments of the invention, the recessed wall mountingapparatus 100 is a fixture for recess mounting of an assorted variety ofdevices, e.g. architectural fixtures, so that they are more concealedand less obtrusive.

The fixture 100 is configured to be coupleable to a wall of anarchitectural structure, e.g. drywall in a home or office, andsubstantially comprises a material that blends with the drywall. Asillustrated in FIG. 3, fixture 100 comprises a housing unit 110; wallbrackets 120; bolts/screws 152; and optional electrical back box 130 andassociated bolts/screws 154.

In one or more embodiments, a mounting ring 140 is embedded into thehousing unit 110. The mounting ring 140 is generally a flat plate with aperimeter 144 around an accessory window 146 that is configured forremovably mounting an accessory device. Ring 140 further comprises oneor more mounting flaps with threaded hole 142 on the perimeter of theaccessory window for removably coupling the target accessory device.

The target accessory device, e.g. 810, may be a standard device thatmounts in standard box sizes. For instance, standard box sizes forelectrical outlets in the United States include “1-gang”, “2-gang”, and“3 gang” boxes, which generally denote the width of the electrical backbox 130. Different accessory devices may require different shapes forthe mounting ring 140, e.g. round, rectangular, etc. In one or moreembodiments, the accessory device could be one or more of electricaloutlets, switches (e.g. light), phone jacks, network jacks, TV outlets,HVAC grills, sensors (e.g. motion and occupancy), sprinklers, smokedetectors, speakers, keypads, lights, thermostats, etc.

In one or more embodiments, the housing unit 110 is fixedly coupled tothe mounting ring 140. For example, the housing unit 110 may be anovermold formed by replica molding over the perimeter 144 of themounting ring 140, perimeter wall threaded inserts 552 and optional basewall threaded inserts 454, using a master mold containing all theproperly placed components, as illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7. Asillustrated in FIG. 7, the mounting ring is positioned such that itsfront face 141 is outwardly facing, i.e. towards the front side of thehousing unit 110. The overmold could be Gypsum or other plastermaterials, e.g. plastic, ceramic, etc. The overmold may be accomplishedby pouring the molding material, e.g. Gypsum, in liquid form into a moldhaving the desired shape for the housing unit 110.

The mounting ring 140 may be coupled by other means to the housing unit,e.g. 110 and 1010. For instance, the mounting ring 140 may be boltedonto the backside 506 of the housing unit 110. The housing unit, e.g.110 and 1010, may be available in different sizes, widths and depths andin different shapes. For example, round, square, rectangular, and othershapes are contemplated and would preferably depend on the deviceaccessory to be mounted therein.

The housing unit 110 comprises a base wall 502 with a front sidecomprising an outwardly extending perimeter wall 504 from each side ofthe base wall 502 to form a recessed compartment 510, and terminating inan outer edge 507 that is configured to be flush with a wall of anarchitectural structure. In one or more embodiments, the base wall 502has an access hole 520 configured to be substantially in alignment withthe accessory window 146 of the mounting ring 140.

Thickness of the perimeter wall 504 and the base wall 502 of the housingunit 110 are configured to provide structural integrity to the fixture100. This is particularly desirable to provide the appearance that thefixture is a contiguous part of the wall of the architectural structure.

In one or more embodiments, the housing unit 110 comprises one or moreperimeter wall threaded inserts 552 secured in the perimeter wall of thehousing unit 110 for coupling the one or more wall brackets 120. Theperimeter wall threaded inserts 552 could be insert nuts, for example.The perimeter wall threaded inserts 552 are for coupling one or morewall brackets 120 to the housing unit 110 using bolts/screws 152, forexample.

In one or more embodiments, the wall bracket 120 is adjustable andcomprises a foot 122 and leg 124. As illustrated, an embodiment of thewall bracket 120 is L-shaped with the foot 122 configured with one ormore slot holes 126 for coupling to the housing unit 110 via perimeterwall threaded inserts 552 and bolts/screws 152. Hole 126 is slotted toprovide for adjustability of the housing unit 110 in an axisperpendicular to the wall of the architectural structure. Hole 126 mayalso be configured such that the housing unit is adjustable in an axisparallel to the wall of the architectural structure. Those of skill inthe art would appreciate that hole 126 may be configured to provideseveral degrees of freedom in adjustability.

The base leg 124 of bracket 120 comprises one or more holes 128 forcoupling the fixture 100 to wall studs or to structural members attachedto wall studs. One or more wall brackets may be coupled to opposingsides of the housing unit 110. For instance, a first bracket 120 may becoupled to the left side and a second bracket 120 coupled to the rightside of the housing unit 110, as illustrated in FIG. 2. The number andlocation of bracket 120 coupled to the housing unit would depend on thedesired structural integrity. For instance, one wall bracket may be usedor more than two wall brackets may be used and the locations of the wallbrackets on the housing unit may differ from that shown in theillustrations.

In one or more embodiments, the housing unit 110 further comprises oneor more base wall threaded inserts 454 secured in the backside 506 ofthe base wall 502 of the housing unit 110 for externally coupling anelectrical back box, e.g. 130, to the backside of the housing unit 110.The electrical back box, e.g. 130, may be coupled to the backside 506 ofhousing unit 110 via inserts 454 using one or more screws 154. Screw 154is threaded through a hole 132 in the coupling bracket of the back box130 into base wall insert 454 to couple the back box 130 to the baseunit 110. The one or more base wall threaded inserts 454 in the backside506 of the base wall 502 may be fixedly coupled to the back side 143 ofthe mounting ring 140, as illustrated in FIG. 4B, and/or embedded in thehousing unit, e.g. 110 and 1010, as illustrated in FIG. 11.

In the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 1-9, the electrical back box 130is optional, thus fixture 100 may be configured without the optionalelectrical back box 130 for low voltage applications, e.g. phone jacks,network jacks, TV outlets, etc.

FIGS. 8 and 9 are illustrations of an exemplary coupling of the fixture100 with variable light switch 810, in accordance with an embodiment ofthe present invention. FIG. 8 is an exploded view showing fixture 100and the components of the variable light switch. FIG. 9 is an assembledview of fixture 100 and the variable light switch.

As illustrated in FIG. 8, the fixture 100 includes all the componentsillustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, i.e. housing unit 110; wall brackets 120;and optional electrical back box 130. The components for installation ofthe variable light switch include switch 810 with mounting holes 805 atthe bottom and top end; mounting screw 842 that are configured to fitthrough mounting hole 805 and screw into the threaded hole in flap 142,thereby securing switch 810 to ring 140; and cover 820 which fits overand covers up the internals of switch 810, as illustrated in FIG. 9.

In another embodiment of the invention comprises recessed wall mountingapparatus 1000 for recess mounting of an assorted variety of devices,e.g. architectural fixtures, so that they are more concealed and lessobtrusive.

As illustrated in FIGS. 10-14, the fixture 1000 is configured to becoupleable to a wall of an architectural structure, e.g. drywall in ahome or office, and substantially comprises a material that blends withthe drywall. As illustrated in FIG. 10, fixture 1000 comprises a housingunit 1010; wall brackets 120; mounting bolts/screws 152; back box 1030and back box brackets 1040.

In one or more embodiments, the housing unit 1010 comprises a base wall1002 with a front side comprising an outwardly extending perimeter wall1004 from each side of the base wall 1002 to form a recessed compartment1015, and terminating in an outer edge 1007 that is configured to beflush with a wall of an architectural structure. In one or moreembodiments, the base wall 1002 has an access hole 1020 configured forremovably mounting an accessory device, e.g. 810.

Thickness and shape of the perimeter wall 1004 and the base wall 1002 ofthe housing unit 1010 are configured to provide structural integrity tothe fixture 1000. This is particularly desirable to provide theappearance that the fixture is a contiguous part of the wall of thearchitectural structure.

In one or more embodiments, the housing unit 1010 comprises one or moreperimeter wall threaded inserts 552 coupled to the perimeter wall 1004of the housing unit 1010 for coupling the one or more wall brackets 120.For example, one or more perimeter wall threaded inserts 552 may belocated on any opposing sides of perimeter wall 1004. The perimeter wallthreaded inserts 552 could be insert nuts, for example. The perimeterwall threaded inserts 552 may be used for coupling one or more brackets120 to the housing unit 1010 using bolts/screws 152, for example.

In one or more embodiments, the housing unit 1010 is a mold formed byreplica molding using a master mold with the desired shape, asillustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11. The mold could be Gypsum or otherplaster materials, e.g. plastic, ceramic, etc. For instance, the housingunit may be produced by pouring the molding material, e.g. Gypsum, inliquid form into a mold having the desired shape for the housing unit1010. Those of skill in the arts would appreciate that the housing unit,e.g. 110 and 1010, may also be constructed from other materials, e.g.wood, metals, composites, etc.

After the housing unit is formed (e.g. by molding, machining etc.),holes, e.g. 1011, for retaining one or more perimeter wall threadedinserts 552 could be made, e.g. by drilling, on the outside of theperimeter wall 1004. In the illustrated example of FIG. 11, threeperimeter wall threaded inserts 552 are coupled to each opposing side ofthe outside of perimeter wall 1004, e.g. top and bottom, and left andright of the illustration. Also, holes for retaining one or more basewall threaded inserts 454 could be made, e.g. by drilling, on thebackside 1006 of the base wall 1002. In the illustrated example of FIG.11, two base wall threaded inserts 454 are coupled to each opposing sideof the backside of base wall 1002, e.g. top and bottom, and left andright of the illustration.

In another embodiment, the housing unit 1010 is a mold formed by replicamolding over components comprising one or more perimeter wall threadedinserts 552 and optionally one or more base wall threaded inserts 454,using a master mold containing all the properly placed components, asdiscussed above. The mold could be Gypsum or other plaster material,e.g. plastic, ceramic, etc. The housing unit may be produced by pouringthe molding material, e.g. Gypsum, in liquid form into a mold having thedesired shape for the housing unit 1010. The housing unit may also beconstructed as a machined or carved part, for example.

In one or more embodiments, the bracket 120 is coupleable to the housingunit 1010 via perimeter wall threaded inserts 552 and bolts/screws 152.Hole 126 is slotted to provide for adjustability of the housing unit1010 in an axis perpendicular to the wall of the architecturalstructure. Hole 126 may also be configured such that the housing unit isadjustable in an axis parallel to the wall of the architecturalstructure. Those of skill in the art would appreciate that hole 126 maybe configured to provide several degrees of freedom in adjustability.

The base leg 124 of the bracket 120 comprises one or more holes 128 forcoupling the fixture 1000 to wall studs or to structural members, e.g.1450, attached to wall studs, e.g. 1404, in FIG. 14A. One or more wallbrackets 120 may be coupled to opposing sides of the housing unit 1010.For instance, a first bracket 120 may be coupled to the left side and asecond bracket 120 coupled to the top side of the housing unit 1010, asillustrated in FIG. 10. The number and location of bracket 120 coupledto the housing unit 1010 would depend on the desired structuralintegrity of the fixture 1000. For instance, one wall bracket may beused or more than two wall brackets may be used and the locations of thewall brackets on the housing unit may differ from that shown in theillustrations.

In one or more embodiments, the one or more base wall threaded inserts454 secured in the backside 1006 of the base wall 1002 of the housingunit 1010 is configured for externally coupling a back box, e.g. 1030,to the backside of the housing unit 1010. The back box, e.g. 1030, maybe coupled to the backside 1006 of housing unit 1010, e.g. for highvoltage devices such as power outlets and switches, using back boxbrackets 1040.

In one or more embodiments, the box bracket 1040 is coupleable to thehousing unit 1010 via base wall threaded inserts 454 and bolts/screws154. The size of back box 1030 coupled to housing 1010 may vary andwould depend on the application, i.e. target accessory. Also, the boxbrackets may be placed horizontally or vertically, depending on the sizeand shape of the back box.

In one or more embodiments, the box bracket 1040 comprises a foot 1042and leg 1044. As illustrated, an embodiment of the box bracket 1040 isL-shaped with the foot 1042 configured with one or more holes 1046 forcoupling to the housing unit 1010 via base wall threaded inserts 454 andbolts 154, and leg 1044 configured with one or more holes 1048 forsecuring back box 1030 to housing unit 1010 via threaded holes 1034 withbolts 1050.

In one or more embodiments, the front side of back box 1030 comprises amounting ring 1036 configured for removably mounting a target accessorydevice. The mounting ring comprises one or more mounting flaps 1033 withone or more threaded hole 1032 for removably coupling a target accessorydevice, and an accessory window 1031. The backside 1038 of back box 1030may be open or closed, depending on the application. The backside 1038may also include a plurality of holes (not shown) for high voltageapplications, e.g. as in standard electrical gang boxes. The back box1030 may be optional, thus fixture 1000 may be configured without theback box 1030 for low voltage applications, e.g. phone jacks, networkjacks, TV outlets, etc.

FIGS. 14A and 14B are illustrations of an exemplary coupling of thefixture 1000 with light switch 1410, in accordance with an embodiment ofthe present invention. FIG. 14A is a partially exploded rear perspectiveview showing coupling of fixture 1000 and the components of the lightswitch 1410 to an architectural structure. FIG. 14B is a partiallyexploded front perspective view of the illustration of FIG. 14A.

As illustrated, the fixture 1000 is mounted to drywall 1402 via one ormore external mounting brackets 1450 that are coupled to opposing wallstuds 1404. Fixture 1000 is coupled to the external mounting brackets1450 (or to wall studs) using wall brackets 120 that are located at thetop and bottom sides, or left and right sides, of the housing unit 1010using appropriate mounting hardware, e.g. screws 153. The components forthe installation include switch 1410 with mounting holes 1405 at thebottom and top end; mounting screw 1442 that are configured to fitthrough mounting hole 1405 and screw into the threaded hole 1032 in theflap 1033 of the ring of back box 1030, thereby securing switch 1410 toback box 1030; and cover 1420 to fit over and cover the internals ofswitch 1410.

While the invention herein disclosed has been described by means ofspecific embodiments and applications thereof, numerous modificationsand variations could be made thereto by those skilled in the art withoutdeparting from the scope of the invention set forth in the claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A recessed wall mounting apparatus comprising: amounting ring configured for removably mounting an accessory device,wherein the mounting ring comprises an accessory window; a housing unitcomprising a base wall and an outwardly extending perimeter wall aroundthe base wall that terminates in an outer edge that is configured to beflush with an architectural structure wall, wherein the base wall andthe perimeter wall define a recessed compartment for the accessorydevice, wherein the base wall has a centrally located access hole forthe accessory device, wherein the mounting ring is embedded inside thebase wall such that said accessory window is substantially aligned withthe access hole; one or more wall brackets, wherein each wall brackethas one or more slotted holes for adjustably coupling the wall bracketto said housing unit, wherein said slotted holes enable alignment ofsaid housing unit with said architectural structure wall.
 2. Therecessed wall mounting apparatus of claim 1, wherein the accessorydevice is selected from a group consisting of electrical outlets,switches, phone jacks, network jacks, Television outlets, HVAC (Heating,Ventilation and Air Conditioning) grills, sensors, sprinklers, smokedetectors, speakers, keypads, lights, and thermostats.
 3. The recessedwall mounting apparatus of claim 1, wherein the housing unit comprises agypsum mold.
 4. The recessed wall mounting apparatus of claim 1, whereinthe housing unit comprises a gypsum overmold on said mounting ring. 5.The recessed wall mounting apparatus of claim 1, wherein the one or morebrackets is adjustable in an axis perpendicular to the architecturalstructure wall.
 6. The recessed wall mounting apparatus of claim 1,wherein the housing unit comprises one or more perimeter wall threadedinserts secured in the perimeter wall of the housing unit for couplingsaid one or more wall brackets.
 7. The recessed wall mounting apparatusof claim 6, wherein the one or more perimeter wall threaded insertscomprises insert nuts.
 8. The recessed wall mounting apparatus of claim1, wherein the mounting ring comprises one or more base wall threadedinserts fixedly coupled to the backside of the mounting ring forsecuring a back box.
 9. The recessed wall mounting apparatus of claim 1,wherein the housing unit comprises one or more base wall threadedinserts secured in the backside of the base wall of the housing unit forexternally coupling a back box to the backside of the housing unit. 10.The recessed wall mounting apparatus of claim 1, wherein the housingunit comprises one or more base wall threaded inserts fixedly coupled tosaid mounting ring for externally coupling a back box to the backside ofthe housing unit.
 11. The recessed wall mounting apparatus of claim 1,wherein the housing unit is coupleable to a drywall of the architecturalstructure and comprises molding material that blends with the drywall.12. A recessed wall mounting apparatus comprising: a back box configuredfor removably mounting an accessory device, wherein the back boxcomprises an accessory window; a housing unit comprising a base wall andan outwardly extending perimeter wall around the base wall thatterminates in an outer edge that is configured to be flush with anarchitectural structure wall, wherein the base wall and the perimeterwall define a recessed compartment for the accessory device, wherein thebase wall has an access hole for the accessory device, wherein the backbox is coupled to the backside of the base wall such that said accessorywindow is substantially aligned with the access hole; one or moreperimeter wall threaded inserts secured inside the perimeter wall of thehousing unit; and one or more wall brackets, wherein each wall brackethas one or more slotted holes for adjustably coupling the wall bracketto said housing unit at said one or more perimeter wall threadedinserts, wherein said slotted holes enable alignment of said housingunit with said architectural structure wall.
 13. The recessed wallmounting apparatus of claim 12, wherein the housing unit comprises agypsum mold.
 14. The recessed wall mounting apparatus of claim 12,wherein the one or more wall brackets is adjustable in an axisperpendicular to the architectural structure wall.
 15. The recessed wallmounting apparatus of claim 12, wherein the housing unit comprises oneor more perimeter wall threaded inserts secured in the perimeter wall ofthe housing unit for coupling said one or more wall brackets.
 16. Therecessed wall mounting apparatus of claim 15, wherein the one or moreperimeter wall threaded inserts comprises insert nuts.